Chez Josephine
414 WEST 42 STREET, Manhattan, 10036
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (4 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Mar 31, 2026
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Dec 3, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (4 critical) |
| May 6, 2024 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 10 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
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